P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 211a
For the purposes of §§ 211—211n of this title, the terms listed below shall have the meaning herein expressed:
(a) College. — The College of Nursing Professionals of Puerto Rico established by §§ 211—211n of this title.
(b) Female nurse or male nurse. — Any person authorized by the Board of Female and Male Nurse Examiners of Puerto Rico to practice the nursing profession in the categories of specialist, female or male advanced practice nurse, generalist or associate nurse, as these are defined in §§ 203—203r of this title. Licensed practical nurses, who by the provisions of §§ 235—235k of this title, are affiliated to the College of Licensed Practical Nursing of Puerto Rico, are excluded from §§ 211—211n of this title.
(c) Retired female nurse or retired male nurse. — Person retired or pensioned from the practice of the nursing profession. Such a person would have had to have his/her license currently in force and would have had to belong to the College of Nursing Professionals until his/her retirement for years of service, age or disability.
(d) Board of Examiners. — The Board of Female and Male Nurse Examiners created by virtue of §§ 203—203r of this title.
(e) Board of Governors. — Refers to the officials who constitute the governing body of the College of Nursing Professionals of Puerto Rico, as established in the Bylaws.
(f) Bylaws. — Body of rules or precepts duly approved by the General Assembly that governs the College of Nursing Professionals of Puerto Rico.
History —June 1, 1973, No. 82, p. 367, § 1-A; Sept. 15, 2004, No. 306, § 2.